German · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Toilet" in German: Toilette
die Toilette
Toilet in German is die Toilette. Ask Wo ist die Toilette, bitte?. Soft everyday signs also say WC or Klo.
Café
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How to pronounce Toilette
Say it
toa-LET-tuh
/toaˈlɛtə/
toa-LET-tuh. Stress on LET; clear double t feel; soft final e.
"Toilet" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Toilette | the toilet / restroom Polite default. | Polite default. |
| das WC | the WC Common signage. | Common signage. |
| das Klo | the loo Casual. | Casual. |
| auf Toilette gehen | to go to the toilet Everyday phrase. | Everyday phrase. |
How to use Toilette in real life
- 1Café
Entschuldigung, wo ist die Toilette?
Excuse me, where is the toilet?
Die Toilette.
- 2Kids outing
Ich muss dringend auf Toilette.
I urgently need to use the toilet.
Auf Toilette.
- 3Apartment tour
Die Toilette ist neben dem Bad.
The toilet is next to the bathroom.
Die Toilette subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with Toilette
Incorrect: der Toilette
Correct: die Toilette
Toilette is feminine.
Incorrect: Where is Toilet?
Correct: Wo ist die Toilette?
Full German question.
Good to know
Public toilets may cost a small fee—keep coins. Soft signs mix Toilette, WC, and 00. At home, Klo is friendly and common among friends.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a busy restaurant
ChatPal
Weißt du, wo die Toilette ist?
Do you know where the toilet is?
You
Hinten links. Die Toilette hat ein Schild.
Back left. The toilet has a sign.
ChatPal
Danke. Ich bin gleich zurück von der Toilette.
Thanks. I'll be right back from the toilet.
You
Alles gut. Die Toilette ist kostenlos hier.
All good. The toilet is free here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Toilet" in German
Polite vs casual?
Toilette/WC polite; Klo casual.
How do you ask where it is?
Wo ist die Toilette, bitte?
Gender?
Feminine: die Toilette.
Bathroom vs toilet?
Das Bad is the bathroom; die Toilette is the toilet/restroom.
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